This is a tutorial video on how to remove and reinstall the front wheel from your Harley Davidson motorcycle. We used a 2025 Road Glide for this video, but it is the same for most models & you will definitely be able to do this in your garage or workspace. Start saving your money now, by not having to rely on a motorcycle shop to remove the front wheel or fender from your Harley Davidson motorcycle. This video is made by bikers for bikers.
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Here is a cool email I got from Jim Dimitrious. He wanted to share with the Law Abiding Biker Community!!
FRONT wheel replacement video.
3/4 socket for axle nut
Caliper bolts needs a E16 socket — female version of a torx head. Thank goodness I had one as I had to remove both calipers.
Clamp 1/2 socket.
Awesome site, very informative. Just purchased my first ” Heritage Softail!!!”
Appreciate your information on the maintence video, now I can service my bike!!! Thanks for the clear and direct instructions, and attention to detail.
Jeremy
Awesome Jeremy! Really appreciate the feedback brother!
Hi Ryan. I love your video and have purchased a few. I have the same 2014 Street glide special so watching your videos on it is like watching you work on my bike! Quick question….is the removing of the front tire any different with the 2014 with ABS?
Hey Paul, hope you are getting some riding in! There is absolutely no difference with removing the wheel on and ABS model.
Hi Ryan. Why do you put the jack in from that side? I put mine in from the other side and the bike settles on it as I jack. I do not have to balance the bike with one hand while positioning the jack and pumping.
You certainly can Christopher. There’s always many ways to skin a cat…… Ride safe brother!
Thanks for the great video Ryan! I just put new rubber on the front of my Police Electraglide and I didn’t have to pay somebody to drop and reinstall the front wheel!
Awesome and love hearing stuff like this Laura! Ride safe
Awesome !! I need to have a new front fender on my FLHRC 2011 , now i know i can do it by myself. Thanks for the great video !
Your very welcome Denis and thanks for taking the time to let us know! Best of luck on your project
any idea what you have to do to put an abs wheel off a 2014 street glide onto a 2013 road king? or will it bolt right in and I can not use the sensor
Kevin,
Our understanding is you would need to change out the rotors. There is a difference between ABS and non ABS. I’ll check and advise.
~Lurch
Awesome thanks. Going to be trying to put it on tomorrow am so we will see what needs to be done
awesome thanks. I will be tearing it apart tomorrow am so we will see how it goes
Law Abiding Biker website is awesome Ryan. Bought a 95 Road King and after 2 weeks of riding ñ the throttle cable snapped. Found your site and after watching your video on how to replace the cable and 2 hours later, I was back rolling down the road. LAB is now my go to site for everything. Thanks Ryan, you’re a life and money saver!!!
Robert,
We’re happy you found us. I’m glad we could help you out. That’s what we’re here for brother. I’ll make sure Ryan sees you appreciation.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~Lurch
Ryan, changing out my fender soon (dented the stock fender, too). I have less than 9k miles on the’12 Ultra – do you recommend new bearings as preventative maintenance, and at what mileage? Would bow be a good time to do this?
Randy,
Here is what the service manual says:
WHEEL BEARINGS
Inspect wheel bearings at every tire change:
1. Check wheel bearings as outlined in 2.10 SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS. Replace wheel bearings if end play exceeds 0.002 in. (0.051 mm).
2. If wheel is already removed, check wheel bearings as follows:
a. See Figure 1-11. Insert finger into wheel bearing and rotate the inner race in both directions. Repeat step on the opposite side of the wheel.
b. Replace the wheel bearings if there is drag, rough rotation, abnormal noise or anything unusual.
Check axle spacers for wear and corrosion. Replace as necessary.
With that said, Ryan has 40k miles on his bike and we’re going to change them soon. I know many people change them with every tire change as cheap insurance.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
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